September 2018 - New Energy Events

How do we close the energy sector gender gap?
September 27, 2018
By Virginia Snyder, Energy Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank As the global power sector becomes cleaner and more technologically advanced, there is one critical area which lags: diversity and gender equality. Globally, women represent only 20 percent of the energy sector workforce. Across Latin America and the Caribbean, women account for only 17 percent of senior […]
Renewables developer Neoen announces €450 million IPO
September 26, 2018
Neoen, one of Europe’s largest renewable energy developers, announced its plans for a €450 million IPO, to expand its 2GW portfolio of clean assets to 5GW by the end of 2021. Its current activity is in wind, solar, and energy storage projects.. Neoen is developing the 37 MW solar project in Jamaica, currently in construction […]
Puerto Rico trade mission to Trinidad and Tobago to strengthen CARICOM
September 26, 2018
Eleven companies from Puerto Rico, representing sectors from asset management and executive protection, to food and beverage, and refrigeration services, visited Trinidad and Tobago this week as part of a trade mission. As the Caribbean Basin Initiative, which governs the trade arrangements between the U.S. and CARICOM, expires at the end of this year, the […]
European Commission approves €40 million for Caribbean sustainable energy
September 26, 2018
The European Commission has just approved the budget for the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) Caribbean Regional Programme. The programme will focus on sustainable energy, marine biodiversity, and enhancing resilience to extreme recurrent natural events. This funding aims to promote environmentally sustainable economic development in the region and build a more unified resilient Caribbean. The […]
Barbados government committed to going green
September 26, 2018
The Barbados government showed further commitment to their goal of being a 100% green and carbon neutral island by 2030 by taking tangible steps to promote sustainable energy practices within the public sector, as announced by Wilfred Abrahams, Minister of Energy and Water Resources. The announcement was made at the installation of the first solar […]
Aruban beach resort named ‘world’s most sustainable’ is now carbon neutral
September 26, 2018
The Bucati & Tara resort was just certified carbon neutral, the first in the Caribbean to receive the distinction. The company reduced their greenhouse gas emissions, and offset remaining emissions with carbon credits through its Vader Piet wind farm. Other sustainable practices include offering reusable water canteens to guests, reducing food waste, and providing energy […]
CDB report explores the Blue Economy as a regional economic driver
September 25, 2018
The ocean plays a role in the livelihood of approximately 40 percent of the world’s coastal populations, and makes a significant contribution to economic growth. However, most countries in the Caribbean region have yet to fully leverage the Blue Economy as a driver of growth, shows a study released recently by the Caribbean Development Bank […]
CDB and New Energy Events join forces to launch regional Blue Economy summit
September 25, 2018
The Caribbean Development Bank has announced that it will co-host the inaugural Blue Economy Caribbean in Miami in November. The conference, which is organized by New Energy Events, is the first meeting designed to gather island and international leaders to explore the potential for the blue economy to transform regional economic development and conserve coastal […]
PR-GRID II extended to 2 days in January 2019
September 20, 2018
Reflecting feedback from stakeholders that the Puerto Rico legislature had not yet approved the new regulatory framework, PRMA and New Energy Events recently announced that it would reschedule PR-GRID II to January 28-29. This move will allow for more meaningful discussion, based on the new framework, around opportunities for investment. In addition due to demand […]